Verdite and Hureaulite Physical Properties

Verdite

Hureaulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Hureaulite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Verdite and Hureaulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Verdite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.